STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2016 | 0.85 | Feb 26, 2016 | Mar 01, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Nov 12, 2015 | 0.85 | Nov 27, 2015 | Dec 01, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 0.85 | Aug 28, 2015 | Sep 01, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| May 14, 2015 | 0.85 | May 28, 2015 | Jun 01, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Jan 29, 2015 | 0.85 | Feb 26, 2015 | Mar 02, 2015 | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Nov 13, 2014 | 0.85 | Nov 26, 2014 | Dec 01, 2014 | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Aug 01, 2014 | 0.85 | Aug 28, 2014 | Sep 02, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 |
| May 14, 2014 | 0.85 | May 29, 2014 | Jun 02, 2014 | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Jan 30, 2014 | 0.85 | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 03, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Nov 05, 2013 | 0.85 | Nov 26, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 | Dec 16, 2013 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2018 | 1:10 | -2.33% | +3.04% |
| May 31, 2002 | 3:2 | -0.24% | -1.96% |
| Mar 17, 1998 | 2:1 | +1.87% | -0.27% |
| Dec 18, 1995 | 3:2 | -0.79% | +0.62% |

